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Georgia

  • Blogs

    March 20, 2012

    Washington Ranks Third Least Corruptible State in the Nation

    A new report card from the State Integrity Investigation scores Washington ethics laws for preventing corruption as some of the best in the country. The grade? B- Compared to the competition (eight states failed and none got an A), that grade ends up being pretty good for government work. So why ex ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 9, 2012

    Deep Inside Menchie's Frozen Yogurt

    Wasn't frozen yogurt an eighties thing? (I vaguely remember something called Frogurt...) Well, it's back, with Menchie's Frozen Yogurt among many vying for world domination. I watch as kids and adults alike flock to the Queen Anne store, where the "mix, weigh and pay" self-serve formula brings smile ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 8, 2011

    Georgia Also Voting on Liquor Laws Today

    ​Washingtonians aren't the only voters grappling with alcohol legislation today: Residents of 101 cities and counties across Georgia are deciding whether to legalize Sunday liquor sales. Unlike Initiative 1183, which inspired the most expensive campaign in the state's history, the ballot meas ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 14, 2011

    Lynyrd Skynyrd Karaoke, to the Surprise of No One, Goes Over Well in Kenmore

    ​For the second straight week I found myself in a city where I'd never sung. This time it was Kenmore at MVPub, a shiny new sports bar two blocks south of Kenmore Lanes on Bothell Way. It was Wednesday and I had new karaoke options everywhere that night, but I chose this spot because I liked t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 22, 2011

    Why the Troy Davis Problem Isn't Exclusive to the South

    ​Last night the state of Georgia executed Troy Davis, a man who many think may have been innocent. Since Davis' initial 1991 trial, in which he was found guilty for the shooting death of an off-duty Savannah police officer, seven witnesses who testified against him have recanted. One even went ... More >>

  • Diversions

    July 27, 2011

    Ask a Mexican!

    ​Last night the state of Georgia executed Troy Davis, a man who many think may have been innocent. Since Davis' initial 1991 trial, in which he was found guilty for the shooting death of an off-duty Savannah police officer, seven witnesses who testified against him have recanted. One even went ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 29, 2011

    We Don't Recycle, and 9 Other Reasons Atlanta Is Not Seattle

    No, we don't actually call it "Hotlanta." ​It's nearing on two months since I left the Peach State in search of something less hot and more liberal. Since this is my first time to the Northwest, and the Atlanta Braves are in town to show the Mariners a thing or two about baseball, I figured I' ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 25, 2011

    Brownie Points

    No, we don't actually call it "Hotlanta." ​It's nearing on two months since I left the Peach State in search of something less hot and more liberal. Since this is my first time to the Northwest, and the Atlanta Braves are in town to show the Mariners a thing or two about baseball, I figured I' ... More >>

  • News

    March 23, 2011

    Women's Funding Network's Sex-Trafficking Study Is Junk Science

    The Schapiro Group's data hasn't been questioned by the mainstream media--until now.

  • Calendar

    January 5, 2011

    Slither

    The Schapiro Group's data hasn't been questioned by the mainstream media--until now.

  • Calendar

    December 22, 2010

    Pillowfighter

    The Schapiro Group's data hasn't been questioned by the mainstream media--until now.

  • News

    December 22, 2010

    Gay Soldiers, Free at Last

    The military comes out of the closet.

  • Blogs

    October 8, 2010

    Today in Unexpected Musical Collaborations: The Smuin Ballet Creates An Inverted World and Band of Horses Covers Cee-Lo With A Marching Band

    Here's a duo of weird news items to start off your weekend. First, San Francisco's Smuin Ballet is mounting a production set entirely to the Shins' Oh, Inverted World. Why is this weird? Well, the album is about nine years old, so using it as a soundtrack feels a little dated (not to mention Gard ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 16, 2010

    CD Review: Holly Golightly and the Brokeoffs' Move to Medicine County

    ​ Artist: Holly Golightly and the Broke Offs Album: Medicine County Label: Transdreamer Records Release date: March 30 Rating (Skip, Stream, or Buy): Buy Download: "Forget It" The latest album from the UK-based, twang-infused, garage rock siren was recorded in an abandoned Georgia church, an ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 24, 2010

    Bear In Heaven

    ​ Artist: Holly Golightly and the Broke Offs Album: Medicine County Label: Transdreamer Records Release date: March 30 Rating (Skip, Stream, or Buy): Buy Download: "Forget It" The latest album from the UK-based, twang-infused, garage rock siren was recorded in an abandoned Georgia church, an ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 12, 2010

    Shaves Like a Truffle, but It's Cheese

    ​Belper Knolle is a firm cow's milk cheese from Switzerland coated in ground garlic, Himalayan salt and ground pepper. It looks like truffle, and you are encouraged to shave it like a truffle. Though a microplane or small cheese grater works fine, try a paring knife first, in lieu of a truffle ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 25, 2009

    This Week's Music Section: Wanda Jackson, Sub Pop, Macklemore, and a Bold Chesnutt

    ​It's a new week, and a new batch a stories on that other part of our site where we put our print articles. Here's what we've got for you this time around: -- Vic Chesnutt: No subject is sacred for the wheelchair-bound Georgian, including JFK's sexploits. See him at The Croc on Friday. -- Ma ... More >>

  • Arts

    May 20, 2009

    Visual Arts: Books, Unbound

    A soon-to-be cultural relic is savored, sculpted, and reclaimed.

  • Film

    March 25, 2009

    The Cake Eaters: An Awkward Family Homecoming

    A soon-to-be cultural relic is savored, sculpted, and reclaimed.

  • Blogs

    February 11, 2009

    Athens PopFest Canceled

    Following in the footsteps of Florida festival Langerado, which got canceled this year due to financial reasons, Athens PopFest (in Georgia) has fallen victim to our shitty economy as well. You can read the entire statement here. Don't worry, though; they've got every intention to pick things back u ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 17, 2008

    The Christmas Foundling

    Following in the footsteps of Florida festival Langerado, which got canceled this year due to financial reasons, Athens PopFest (in Georgia) has fallen victim to our shitty economy as well. You can read the entire statement here. Don't worry, though; they've got every intention to pick things back u ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 15, 2008

    Jazz on a Summer's Day

    Following in the footsteps of Florida festival Langerado, which got canceled this year due to financial reasons, Athens PopFest (in Georgia) has fallen victim to our shitty economy as well. You can read the entire statement here. Don't worry, though; they've got every intention to pick things back u ... More >>

  • Film

    July 23, 2008

    CSNY: Déjà Vu: All wars look the same to Neil Young

    Following in the footsteps of Florida festival Langerado, which got canceled this year due to financial reasons, Athens PopFest (in Georgia) has fallen victim to our shitty economy as well. You can read the entire statement here. Don't worry, though; they've got every intention to pick things back u ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 5, 2008

    Georgia Hearts Obama, GOP Too Close to Call

    Following in the footsteps of Florida festival Langerado, which got canceled this year due to financial reasons, Athens PopFest (in Georgia) has fallen victim to our shitty economy as well. You can read the entire statement here. Don't worry, though; they've got every intention to pick things back u ... More >>

  • Film

    May 9, 2007

    Lohan Shows Her Screen Talent in Georgia Rule

    Following in the footsteps of Florida festival Langerado, which got canceled this year due to financial reasons, Athens PopFest (in Georgia) has fallen victim to our shitty economy as well. You can read the entire statement here. Don't worry, though; they've got every intention to pick things back u ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 9, 2007

    3 Whidbey Sailors KIA

    Following in the footsteps of Florida festival Langerado, which got canceled this year due to financial reasons, Athens PopFest (in Georgia) has fallen victim to our shitty economy as well. You can read the entire statement here. Don't worry, though; they've got every intention to pick things back u ... More >>

  • Film

    August 23, 2006

    Idlewild

    Opens at Pacific Place and other theaters, Fri., Aug. 25. Rated R. 90 minutes.

  • Film

    January 11, 2006

    Last Holiday

    Opens Fri., Jan. 13, at Meridian and others

  • News

    December 28, 2005

    Our New Look

    About Seattle Weekly's redesigned Web site.

  • Diversions

    October 12, 2005

    Ladies First?

    About Seattle Weekly's redesigned Web site.

  • Film

    September 14, 2005

    The Baxter

    Also: Just Like Heaven, Lord of War, Malfunkshun: The Andrew Wood Story, Or: My Treasure, and Reel Paradise.

  • Arts

    June 8, 2005

    The Awakening

    Also: Epitaph.

  • Music

    January 26, 2005

    Fiddler's Inn

    Also: Epitaph.

  • Diversions

    November 10, 2004

    One Nation, Under Me

    Also: Epitaph.

  • Music

    May 26, 2004

    Chicken in the Breadpan

    Also: Epitaph.

  • Arts

    February 11, 2004

    Visual Arts Calendar

    Also: Epitaph.

  • Music

    December 10, 2003

    Fiddler's Inn

    Also: Epitaph.

  • Music

    July 9, 2003

    Fiddler's Inn

    Also: Epitaph.

  • News

    February 12, 2003

    Fisher 4 Sale

    In selling some of its many pieces, the locally owned broadcast company buys time.

  • Diversions

    December 18, 2002

    High-School Confidential

    In selling some of its many pieces, the locally owned broadcast company buys time.

  • Music

    August 14, 2002

    Rhymes with Seltzer

    In selling some of its many pieces, the locally owned broadcast company buys time.

  • News

    March 6, 2002

    Who Said It?

    In selling some of its many pieces, the locally owned broadcast company buys time.

  • Food

    December 26, 2001

    Side Dish

    Oh, Canada!

  • Music

    October 31, 2001

    Hurts so good

    Kelly Hogan does the bummer songs.

  • Music

    October 10, 2001

    CD Reviews

    Kelly Hogan does the bummer songs.

  • Arts

    April 11, 2001

    Mazes and monsters

    Two trips to the dark side.

  • Arts

    May 17, 2000

    Southern inhospitality

    A play written with contempt for its characters.

  • News

    November 17, 1999

    Too rich to be good?

    A play written with contempt for its characters.

  • News

    April 7, 1999

    Illegal bouzoukis?

    A Greek restaurant battles the Liquor Control Board.

  • News

    April 15, 1998

    Media Culpa

    A Greek restaurant battles the Liquor Control Board.

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